Favorite Stories 39
20The Soprano's Ghost » by
FictionLuvr90
"If I'd of known this ecstasy would be in my future,…Christine, I swear to you I would never have taken it." "Taken what, Erik?" she said, shaken. "My life." In which Erik really is a ghost that lurks around the Metropolitan Opera. He terrorizes those who work in Lincoln Center, believing they are the ones who bullied him into suicide. Then he meets Her. His Angel, Christine.
Phantom of the Opera, M, English, Romance & Supernatural, chapters: 9, words: 13k+, favs: 15, follows: 22, updated: 5/17/2024 published: 10/1/2021, Erik, Christine
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Anathema » by
Broken-Vow
Through heartbreak and trial, Christine must learn to trust and grow under the guidance of a sinister and deadly guardian.
Phantom of the Opera, T, English, Romance & Horror, chapters: 47, words: 196k+, favs: 599, follows: 254, updated: 2/2/2024 published: 4/20/2012, Christine, Erik
126A Humble Request » by
StrangeSweetSound
Modern AU. Christine has a request for her neighbor, the pianist. One shot now a multi-chapter story.
Phantom of the Opera, T, English, Romance & Hurt/Comfort, chapters: 11, words: 45k+, favs: 76, follows: 103, updated: 12/23/2023 published: 4/1/2020, Erik, Christine
166Falling Petals » by
ThePhantom'sEnigma
Christine Daae, a student and orphan, lives a perfectly normal life. However, when she happens to meet a dangerous, mysterious man with the voice of an angel, she quickly realises her life will never be the same. Will Christine manage to remain herself, descend into madness or lose her heart to the man she swore to never love? Modern. AU. Leroux inspired. Dark.
Phantom of the Opera, M, English, Romance & Angst, chapters: 35, words: 250k+, favs: 61, follows: 66, updated: 12/24/2022 published: 7/7/2020, Erik, Christine
49Attentive » by
FictionLuvr90
He sees the desire to be loved that she hides from everyone; she can't hide it from him. Yes, he sees; he listens, he learns, and one day soon, he'll show her. Because he is attentive. I DO NOT OWN PHANTOM OR ANY OF ITS CHARACTERS!
Phantom of the Opera, T, English, Romance, chapters: 23, words: 36k+, favs: 29, follows: 39, updated: 7/24/2022 published: 7/26/2020, Erik, Christine
813An Interesting Year » by
Woland666
Christine Daaé is a talented, brainy (and somewhat oblivious) junior in high school. In her diary, she chronicles, among other things, her relationship with Raoul, and the mood swings of her strange music theory teacher, Mr. Destler.
Phantom of the Opera, T, English, Romance & Humor, chapters: 99, words: 74k+, favs: 139, follows: 199, updated: 5/19/2022 published: 6/14/2013, Erik, Christine
152The Assassin and the Showgirl » by
Terpsichore92
Erik is a hitman working for a powerful druglord known as the Shah. When his employer decides to use a burlesque club as a money laundering front, Erik has a chance encounter with one of the performers that leads to an unlikely friendship. EC Modern AU Leroux/Kay
Phantom of the Opera, M, English, Romance & Drama, chapters: 10, words: 42k+, favs: 77, follows: 119, updated: 2/26/2022 published: 12/18/2018, [Erik, Christine]
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Set Me Free by
ThePhantom'sEnigma
After all the obstacles they've endured, it's nice to think about the possibilities in an evening, autumnal stroll. Modern AU. EC. FLUFFTOBER.
Phantom of the Opera, T, English, Romance, words: 1k+, favs: 6, follows: 2, 10/18/2021, Erik, Christine
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Chipped » by
Quiet2885
She made a terrible, stupid decision because she felt trapped, forced into a new life she didn't understand. But he's even more trapped than she is. A stroke of violent luck and then they're on their way. They'll escape this mess or die trying. Mostly suspense and romance with a light touch of sci-fi. Complete.
Phantom of the Opera, M, English, Suspense & Romance, chapters: 26, words: 113k+, favs: 177, follows: 144, updated: 6/28/2021 published: 11/9/2020, Erik, Christine
8Divinity » by
SirensLullaby24
Little Lotte wanders away from her father's house, to the voice that lures her in, to the boy hiding in the snow. (Second part added)
Phantom of the Opera, K+, English, Supernatural & Mystery, chapters: 3, words: 2k+, favs: 10, follows: 8, updated: 6/8/2021 published: 4/22/2020, Erik, Christine
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Part of the Human Heart » by
NPennyworth
Everybody is born with a heart locket, and the key to their soulmate's heart. Everybody, that is, except for Erik. E/C Soulmate AU, eventual happy ending, crossposted on Ao3.
Phantom of the Opera, T, English, Romance, chapters: 3, words: 8k+, favs: 40, follows: 18, updated: 3/14/2021 published: 2/28/2021, [Erik, Christine]
220Lessons: A Modern AU » by
Erik The Red Death
Christine has just been accepted to the prestigious conservatory of the Paris Institute for the Fine Arts. But, what happens when she is noticed by the school's infamous, illustrious headmaster? Well, she is in for a lesson or two. Kay-based Erik, slow burn, fluff.
Phantom of the Opera, T, English, Drama & Romance, chapters: 5, words: 10k+, favs: 75, follows: 119, updated: 1/22/2021 published: 12/25/2018, Erik, Christine
140The Friend Shop » by
sarahandmarquis
Erik is an assassin, moonlighting as a reclusive composer. Christine is a lonely girl, hired at the recently started business called The Friend Shop. This is their story. Rated M. INCOMPLETE. E/C. Leroux/Kay based. MODERN.
Phantom of the Opera, M, English, Romance & Hurt/Comfort, chapters: 21, words: 48k+, favs: 62, follows: 90, updated: 12/26/2020 published: 3/24/2017, Erik, Christine
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Volée » by
VeroniqueClaire
Think of this as Down Once More: the extended, modern-day, jet set remix. Gunshot wounds, fast cars, first class flights, FBI in pursuit - but it's the quiet moments, the conversations, that leave Christine shaken. Hurtling towards her inevitable decision. COMPLETE.
Phantom of the Opera, T, English, Romance & Adventure, chapters: 25, words: 147k+, favs: 595, follows: 391, updated: 9/4/2020 published: 3/10/2006, Erik, Christine
5Serenaded Rose by
ThePhantom'sEnigma
When Christine comes over for singing and a coffee, what will Erik do when he doesn't want her to leave? Modern. Leroux-based Erik. Lots of coffee. Oneshot.
Phantom of the Opera, K+, English, Romance & Suspense, words: 3k+, favs: 13, follows: 10, 6/30/2020, Erik, Christine
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The Siren » by
Maze-zen
When Erik hears a mermaid's song, he knows that he must have her. No matter the cost.
Phantom of the Opera, K+, English, Romance & Tragedy, chapters: 4, words: 8k+, favs: 28, follows: 19, updated: 5/15/2020 published: 5/31/2019, Erik, Christine
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Second Chances Incorporated » by
Quiet2885
Life can be painful and cruel and unfair, sometimes to the point where death seems like the only option. Until now. Let Second Chances Incorporated give you a second chance. Modern AU. Light sci-fi. Second Chances Incorporated. If only it were really that simple…Complete except for possible epilogue.
Phantom of the Opera, T, English, Sci-Fi & Romance, chapters: 52, words: 247k+, favs: 219, follows: 174, updated: 11/13/2018 published: 9/5/2016, Erik, Christine, Persian/Daroga, OC
704Raging Fires » by
craftydevil
When Christine first meets Erik she never imagined the new path her life would take. Erik himself never imagined where their aquaintance would lead. As they travel down the path of love they will be tested and scarred by the raging fires between them.
Phantom of the Opera, M, English, Romance & Drama, chapters: 79, words: 554k+, favs: 307, follows: 250, updated: 5/12/2018 published: 4/14/2009, Christine, Erik
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Kintsugi » by
Soignante
Kintsugi - the art of repairing the broken with gold. Her passion was fading, her greatest talent hidden even from herself. His humanity lost, his spirit broken long ago. In the hulk of an abandoned opera house, the art of restoration begins. M for Erik's past. E/C. Very dark in places so that light can shine on others. COMPLETE
Phantom of the Opera, M, English, Hurt/Comfort & Romance, chapters: 90, words: 208k+, favs: 344, follows: 216, updated: 12/4/2017 published: 5/18/2016
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The Chain Unbroken » by
inkblottales
Follows the events of POTO. Erik is the architect of his own destiny - or so he thinks. Will Christine breach his defenses? Will the enemies who wish to destroy him succeed? Completed story.
Phantom of the Opera, T, English, Romance & Suspense, chapters: 42, words: 198k+, favs: 157, follows: 76, updated: 10/6/2017 published: 3/3/2011, Erik, Christine